NEW
New in Swedish Theaters: Primarily a portrait of impressionable teens who want to belong … but it’s too slight and predictable
New on Apple TV Plus: A tad unremarkable narratively, but telling the story from Tenzing’s (well played by Genden Phuntsok) perspective is worth it
New in Global Theaters: Pacing isn’t perfect, but it’s a gripping drama about (more than one kind of) survival
RECENT
The story is a mess, failing to do anything new with its characters or create memorable shocks
Lily Sullivan is good, but it’s a predictable story about the meaning of authentic love
The stylish look of this film almost makes you forget that it follows the template of pretty much every other horror sequel
OLDER
Premiered in 1990: Subpar acting hurts the film, but Chucky is fun to watch
Premiered in 1968: A fine example from Disney’s era of lovely live-action comedies for the whole family
Premiered in 2015: Fun, with a good cast and fear of loneliness as a relatable theme
LONGER REVIEWS
New in Swedish Theaters: Alex Schulman makes it ring true, even as he ratchets up tension in the film’s second half
New in Global Theaters: Watching this film is like being thrown from one sentiment or crazy idea to another
ABOVE AVERAGE
Premiered in 2022: A funny experience, an examination of competitive and angst-ridden Manhattanites, and a rich portrait of the concept of marriage